Difference between revisions of "Germany/Housing/Internet"

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Use an '''online comparison tool'''. There are so many offers (incl. special bonuses), that only these tools can show you the best deals, saving you up to 100-200€.
 
Use an '''online comparison tool'''. There are so many offers (incl. special bonuses), that only these tools can show you the best deals, saving you up to 100-200€.
  
Below we've integrated a [https://tools.communicationads.net/calc.php?cl=dsl&h=1&wf=10774&width=650&country=DE comparison tool]*. Simply
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Below we've integrated a [https://tools.communicationads.net/calc.php?cl=dsl&h=1&wf=10774&width=650&country=DE comparison tool]*. Just fill out the fields:
  
* enter your landline city prefix (German: ''Vorwahl''). If you don't know [https://www.dastelefonbuch.de/Vorwahlen your prefix: find it here].
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* ''Vorwahl'' = your landline city prefix. If you don't know it, [https://www.dastelefonbuch.de/Vorwahlen your prefix: find it here].
* Select your desired speed (German: ''Geschwindigkeit'')
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* ''Geschwindigkeit'' = desired minimum speed of the connection
* Select your desired contact term (German: ''Laufzeit'')
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* Laufzeit: maximal contact term
 
* Flatrates: Which plans do you want? ("Internet" should be enough most times.)
 
* Flatrates: Which plans do you want? ("Internet" should be enough most times.)
* Type of connection (German: ''Anschlussart'')
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* ''Anschlussart'' = Type of connection
 
* Neukunde = new customer, no contract yet /  Wechsler = I already have an Internet contract and want to move to a new provider.  
 
* Neukunde = new customer, no contract yet /  Wechsler = I already have an Internet contract and want to move to a new provider.  
  

Revision as of 02:06, 24 February 2020

When do I need an Internet provider for my place?

  • If you rent (or buy) an apartment or house directly from a landlord.

You usually don't need an Internet contract

  • when you sublet an apartment or room.

If in doubt, ask your landlord.

For how long should I order an Internet provider?

You can order a contract with only 1 month cancellation period. But much cheaper offers come mostly only with a 24 month term. 24 months seem to long? Because you might move to another place before? No worries. By German law, you can either

  • move your contract to your new place
  • cancel your contract when the provider is not available at your new place.

How to order an Internet provider for my home?

Use an online comparison tool. There are so many offers (incl. special bonuses), that only these tools can show you the best deals, saving you up to 100-200€.

Below we've integrated a comparison tool*. Just fill out the fields:

  • Vorwahl = your landline city prefix. If you don't know it, your prefix: find it here.
  • Geschwindigkeit = desired minimum speed of the connection
  • Laufzeit: maximal contact term
  • Flatrates: Which plans do you want? ("Internet" should be enough most times.)
  • Anschlussart = Type of connection
  • Neukunde = new customer, no contract yet / Wechsler = I already have an Internet contract and want to move to a new provider.

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